Re: Java Open Source Application

I agreed, it's quite difficult to find people on such. You have to share the message with a huge community. Create a twitter account and share the updates. Create a Facebook page and share among friends. Post in community like reddit. Honestly, if you really want to get your project up into a certain level you must put more effort. :)

Re: Java Open Source Application

That's exactly why I suggest contributing to an existing project. The world doesn't need another calculator, chat program, or text editor. The only value in writing programs like that is in what you can personally learn by writing them. You're never going to attract other developers to those kinds of projects. If you want experience with cooperative programming, you'll have to either write something truly unique and amazing, or join an existing project.

Re: Java Open Source Application

Contributing on existing stuff is a good idea. Even though, developing a chat program (for example) also is a good idea, if you really could give a value through something which is still not available on existings. That's how you can give a value to your project. Novelty is a must. Then only you can attract other developers.